Good News about Healthcare for Small Business Owners
Hope Healthcare is launching Direct Primary Care services in April, 2017
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Author: Elaine Whitesides
$225,000 Donated to Support Vocational Programming at MSD of Martinsville Schools
News Release For Release: January 17, 2016 $225,000 Donated to Support Vocational Programming at MSD of Martinsville Schools MARTINSVILLE, IND. — A group of local philanthropists represented by William Blaschke have established the Endowment Fund for Parallel Pathways and Education in Morgan County with a $225,000 donation to the Community Foundation of Morgan County. This endowment has been established to honor the memory of Robert D Blue Jr., who was a life-long educator and philanthropist. Based on the belief that education and job training are essential tools in eradicating poverty and improving the quality of life for future generations, this endowment will help to realize the potential of Morgan County young adults by providing funds for student vocational training. This training may include soft skills such as appropriate business attire, business communication, and time management skills. Additionally, funding will supplement and enhance vocational training for jobs opportunities that pay a living wage. Such employment may include jobs in metal work, wood working, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, etc.. As not all students plan on attending college, it is essential to show young adults the parallel pathways that are available to them without obtaining a 4-year degree from a college or university. Blaschke stated, “With the right training, young adults can obtain good paying jobs that are in demand, and not have to settle for low-paying service jobs in fast food or...
Read More2016: Businesses Commit to 20,000+ New Hoosier Jobs, Record Wages
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 2016: Businesses Commit to 20,000+ New Hoosier Jobs, Record Wages INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 30, 2016) – In 2016, the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) secured 227 commitments from companies across the country and around the world to locate or grow in Indiana. Together, these businesses plan to invest nearly $3.7 billion in their Indiana operations and create 20,320 new Hoosier jobs in the coming years. “Since day one of my administration, job creation has been job one and today more Hoosiers are working now than ever before,” said Governor Mike Pence. “Through sound policies and fiscal management, we have remained focused on creating a low-tax, low-cost, limited regulation business environment that has helped create record employment and investment in Indiana. Today, we celebrate the fact that Indiana ranks first in the Midwest and fifth in the nation for business, offering a world-class workforce and the tools needed for business growth. I am confident that Indiana will continue its economic success under the leadership of Governor-elect Holcomb, who will work tirelessly to ensure ample job opportunities exist for Hoosiers across the state.” These 20,320 new positions are expected to pay an average hourly rate of $25.43, or more than $52,800 annually, which is the highest annual average achieved since the IEDC was established in 2005. This average wage is 20 percent higher than the state’s 2015 average wage...
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Heffner Plumbing Keeps Business Flowing
Starting a business from scratch is not an easy – or comfortable – task. But, if you are like David Heffner, it can be one of the best things you ever do for yourself and your customers.
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Small Business Success from Honesty and Heart
John Cannon has built My Car Doc on the fundamentals of his core values and beliefs. He never expected to be an entrepreneur, but followed his instincts to build a growing and thriving automotive service in Indy.
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